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Latest Photos from ABC South West WA2015, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:24:00 +0800Art Break entices passersby to try a bit of art and craft in downtown Bunburyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/09/04/4306480.htm
Shoppers and workers could try their hand at tapestry, badge making, and flag making during the first Art Break event organised by the City of BunburyFri, 04 Sep 2015 14:24:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201509\4306480.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Design:CraftArts and Entertainment:Events:AllCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Social Capital:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Tahlia BennellTahlia is on work experience with the Stirling St Arts Centre. This is her first try at weaving and she's finding it very relaxingSKABC Local: SKTrying it outMargaret has been weaving for about 10 years. She's worked on some big tapestries in that time.SKABC Local: SKSamSam is weaving for the first time.SKABC Local: SKMikeMike is in Bunbury for the weekend. He delighted everyone with his playing on the Play Me Please pianoSKABC Local: SKTapestryThere are two types of weaving, loom and tapestry. This is an example of a small tapestry for the home.SKABC Local: SKBadgeAt the badge making station, Lozz liked the 60s inspired psychedeliaSKABC Local: SKMalcolmAll ages were making badges, including Malcolm aka number one Dad.SKABC Local: SKEllaA badge for the grand kidsSKABC Local: SK-33.3267 115.6347Little hooded plovers no match for dogs on South West beacheshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/09/02/4304784.htm
More than 20 volunteers will give their time every fortnight to monitor western hooded plovers on Busselton Shire beaches. Numbers may be declining but not enough is known about the birds to be sure.Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:18:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201509\4304784.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaEnvironment:Conservation:National ParksScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:Eagle Bay 6281On the nestA hooded plover on its eggs which are well camouflaged and easy to tread onFleayDPaW: FleayChicksThe chicks are very cute and well camouflaged alsoDPaWSupplied: DPaWCourtingThe females lift their tails during mateship ritualsDPaWSupplied: DPaWDog threatsThis dog disturbed the plover from its nest. The breeding probably failed, says Christine FleayDPaWDPaW: DPaWJuvenileA juvenile western hooded ploverDPaWSupplied: DPaWDecoySpot the bird. Plovers would never allow people to get too close. Workshop leader Christine Fleay hid dummy birds on the beach for the volunteers to find. SKABC Local: SKFound itThese are some of the volunteers who will monitor hooded plover activity on South West beaches this summerSKABC Local: SKAloneA hooded plover in its natural environmentDPaWSupplied: DPaW-33.5500 115.0500New species of spider orchids discovered in southern WAhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/08/21/4297849.htm
New species of spider orchids have been discovered ranging from Geraldton to Esperance by the WA Herbarium. They add to the already spectacular array of wildflowers which thrive in the biodiversity hot spot of the South West.Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:07:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201508\4297849.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllScience and Technology:Botany:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllEnvironment:Biological Diversity:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Busselton 6280Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Caladenia ambustaBoranup spider orchidAndrew BrownDPaW: Andrew BrownCaladenia deticulata subspecies rubellaThe clumped spider orchidAndrew BrownDPaW: Andrew BrownCaladenia erythronemaRed thread spider orchidAndrew BrownDPaW: Andrew BrownCaladenia pluvialisYuna spider orchidAndrew BrownDPaW: Andrew BrownCaladenia bigeminataCaladenia bigeminata is known from a single site near NorthamptonAndrew BrownDPaW: Andrew BrownCaladenia hopperianaCaladenia hopperiana is a threatened species near QuindanningAndrew BrownDPaW: Andrew BrownCaladenia longicaudaCaladenia longicauda sub species merrittii is found near Margaret RiverAndrew BrownDPaW: Andrew BrownCaladenia validinerviaCaladenia validinervia occurs between Collie and ManjimupAndrew BrownDPaW: Andrew Brown-33.6537 115.344The 120 year old shelves of Wight and Emmett produce store held plenty of surpriseshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/08/20/4297233.htm
The saddlery and produce business is a fixture of Bunbury. It has sat opposite the old railway station for 120 years and hardly seems to have changed at all.Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:37:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201508\4297233.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Small Business:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllRural:All:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230FacadeShop front. The station master's house used to be where the car park now isSKABC Local: SKBrenda BartholomewBrenda has some fascinating memorabilia of Wight and Emmett. A quarterly account for notices in the Southern Times cost one pound and fifteen shillingsSKABC Local: SKOld invoiceAugust 1916. A cheque will oblige. The language was not so direct but it still meant please pay soon.SKABC Local: SKOriginal brick wallThe original brickwork showing the outlines of an openingSKABC Local: SKInvoice padThe invoices were written by hand for over 100 yearsSKABC Local: SK-33.3267 115.6347The change of season brings weird ducks and wonderful flowers to Big Swamp Bunburyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/08/17/4294821.htm
On a soft, misty morning, all was quiet and still on the swamp except for a piercing whistle and splashing of water.Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:09:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201508\4294821.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaEnvironment:Wetlands:AllScience and Technology:Animals:BirdsAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Musk duckLooking for a mate. The musk duck is one of the weirdest creatures during mating seasonSKABC Local: SKCallingThe musk duck calls continually, lifts its tail and splashes the water with its feetSKABC Local: SKWattleThe board stretches from the west side of the swamp into the centreSKABC Local: SKMoorhenPeace and quiet. A moorhen on the waterSKABC Local: SKJust friendsA swan and swamphen. The birds are wary but it's possible to get quite close to them from the vantage of the boardwalk that runs through part of the wetland and observe their natural behaviourSKABC Local: SKSwanStill water on a drizzly day at the Swamp. This sole swan was about to start morning ablutionsSKABC Local: SKPreeningHaving a good clean upSKABC Local: SKBanksiaThe change of season. The wildflowers like this banksia are beginning to bloomSKABC Local: SKWattle birdA wattle bird having a wash in a sheoakSKABC Local: SKPaperbarksThe paperbacks are an important part of the swamp.SKABC Local: SKBottlebrushRaindrops on a bottlebrush. Even in the rain, the swamp has many delightsSKABC Local: SKRed bottlebrushThe birds are busy mating to take advantage of the spring abundanceSKABC Local: SKSwanMajesty. The swans lay their eggs on islands in the shallower water but are vulnerable to predatorsSKABC Local: SK-33.3267 115.6347The Nannup Garden Festival takes you into the night gardenhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/08/14/4293634.htm
Tulips, daffodils, tulips and more tulips. You know you're at the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival in August when there are tulips everywhereFri, 14 Aug 2015 22:49:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201508\4293634.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:AllAustralia:WA:Nannup 6275Lewis Horne and Rod LawsLewis Horne and Rod Laws co-designed and made the living sculpture in Nannup as part of the public art project in Nannup.
sharon Kennedy ABC Local : sharon Kennedy Living sculptureDesigned and made by local artists Lewis Horne and Rod LawsSKABC Local: SKEntranceInto the garden. The theme for the night garden is a Victorian parkSKABC Local: SKKangaroo and tulipsKangaroos come out at night, of courseSKABC Local: SKCraft and flowersGroups decorate an area within the hall according to their interpretation of the themeSKABC Local: SKLittle housesPart of the major display in the Town Hall, the quirky houses are made by a local artistSKABC Local: SKEntryGreat showing of tulips at the town entranceSKABC Local: SKBees in tuplipThe pollen pouches on the bees legs are so full, it is a wonder they can flySKABC Local: SKYarn bombedNothing is safe from the yarn bombersSKABC Local: SKDecorated treeDoily bombedSKABC Local: SKMassedPurple and white predominate in the massed displaysSKABC Local: SK-33.9804 115.7628Flowers turned into high art in Bunburyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/08/13/4292856.htm
Flowers are more than just pretty objects to place in a vase. They are a medium with which to create innovative, contemporary art.Fri, 14 Aug 2015 07:22:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201508\4292856.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Contemporary Art:AllArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:AllArts and Entertainment:Design:CraftArts and Entertainment:Library Museum and Gallery:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Clubs and Associations:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Eileen WennBlooming Art Exhibition chairman Eileen Wenn with the Bunbury Flower Designers Club's display in the exhibition of floral art Georgia LoneyABC Local: Georgia LoneyJapanese themedThe Designers Club centrepiece is in honour of the sister city relationship with Setagaya in JapanSKABC Local: SKMirrorCentrepiece mirrored on the floor of the chapel gallerySKABC Local: SKArt in progressThe annual exhibition comprises both art interpretive works and the Club competitions.Georgia LoneyABC Local: Georgia LoneyAll by handThis is what I call madness. Painstaking pinning one by one of leaves on a foam sphereSKABC Local: SKTo dieNicole Mickle chose a serious subject to render in flowers with Douglas Chamber's Condemned to DieSKABC Local: SKJudith LittleArt in progressGeorgia LoneyABC Local: Georgia LoneyNecklaceOrchid necklaceSKABC Local: SKPetite arrangementThe petite arrangements are some of the most appealingSKABC Local: SKLittle gardenTiny detail shows a garden withinSKABC Local: SK-33.3267 115.6347One hundred years of stamp collecting in one South West familyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/08/10/4290015.htm
Cyril Summerton of Australind is the third generation of his family to collect stamps. He inherited a wonderful collection from his grandfather but it was the people he met while fishing that really got him hooked on the hobby.Mon, 10 Aug 2015 10:29:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201508\4290015.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Clubs and Associations:AllAustralia:WA:Australind 6233Elvis stampsCyril focusses on Australia's neighbours. This Elvis issue is from Papua New GuineaSKABC Local: SKA380Aviation first day cover. Cyril worked with Ansett for 30 years and travelled extensivelySKABC Local: SKStanley GibbonsThe Stanley Gibbons album is the stamp collector's bible. Every stamp issued in Commonwealth countries for almost a centurySKABC Local: SKAlbum pagePage from the Stanley Gibbons album. In the very early days, stamps were glued in. Then hinges of cloth were used. Today, acid free plastic and special glues are available.SKABC Local: SKAustralian stampsThe Commonwealth of Australia issued its first stamps in 1913, using an iconic kangaroo designSKABC Local: SKPennyCyril's father collected Australian series kangaroo stamps. Cyril also favours animal and birds stampsSKABC Local: SK150 years oldA special issue for Australia's 150th anniversarySKABC Local: SKRarestOnly a handful of Mauritian stamps were issued. Rarity is one of the main criteria for valueSKABC Local: SKPerformationsTwo of the tools for stamp collecting, special tweezers and a measure of performationsSKABC Local: SKArt issueStamps from the Pacific islands are often beautiful says Cyril and that's one of the reasons he still collects them.SKABC Local: SKCyril SummertonCyril with some of his collection. He has been collecting stamps since he was a boy.SKABC: SK-33.2789 115.7123Lives at risk on the road from poorly trained truck drivers says a Bunbury heavy haulage operatorhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/07/29/4283076.htm
CEO of a Bunbury freight company, Mark Mazza wants to see a nationally accredited training scheme for truck drivers.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:15:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201507\4283076.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaEducation:Apprenticeships:AllEducation:Driver Education:AllHealth:Occupational Health and Safety:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Mark MazzaMark Mazza has 30 year's experience in the heavy haulage industrySKABC Local: SKSafety pinMark Mazza points out the position of a camera monitoring the linkage between trailersSKABC Local: SKCameraEach truck has a camera which monitors a vital link between trailersSKABC Local: SKCab monitorReal time monitoring for the driver of the important linkageSKABC Local: SKConverter dollyThe converter dolly links road train components and has a 200 tonne ratingSKABC Local: SKBrokenThe Ringfeder is snapped in halfSW ExpressSupplied: SW ExpressDamageSenseless damage costs hundreds of thousands of dollars says Mark MazzaSW ExpressSupplied: SW ExpressBentAnother example of the kind of damage that training might reduce says Mark MazzaSW ExpressSupplied: SW Express-33.3267 115.6347A Bunbury war historian finds magnificent memorials and quiet graves of South West soldiershttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/07/27/4281456.htm
It was bitterly cold at Anzac Cove on the 25th April. In order to attend the Dawn Service marking 100 years since the landing at Gallipoli, Jeff Peirce went 34 hours without sleep.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 13:33:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201507\4281456.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaUnrest, Conflict and War:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:20th CenturyCommunity and Society:History:World War 1Event:ANZAC Day:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230France:All:AllFrench national war memorial40,000 crosses at the French National War MemorialJeff PeirceSupplied: Jeff PeirceAnzac CoveThe Shell Green cemetery on the way to Lone Pine from Anzac CoveJeff PeirceSupplied: Jeff PeirceGuardTurkish soldiers provided an honour guard and security along the route to Anzac CoveJeff PeirceSupplied: Jeff PeirceMemorialJeff in the grounds of the French National War Memorial with the cathedral in the backgroundJeff PeirceSupplied: Jeff PeirceHonour rollInside the cathedral, the names are inscribed of all those who rest in the cemeteryJeff PeirceSupplied: Jeff PeirceHonour wallJust behind the cathedral, a circular walk is enclosed by a panels etched with almost 600,000 names of those who died, regardless of which side they fought for.Jeff PeirceJeff Peirce: Jeff PeirceHenencourt chapelThe private chapel at Henencourt Palace which was requisitioned by both sides during the warJeff PeirceJeff Peirce: Jeff Peirce-33.3267 115.6347From tattooing to steampunk: artist Daniel Fisherhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/07/17/4275813.htm
Artist Daniel Fisher has swapped the rollercoaster life of drugs and depression for a smooth highway of parenthood and happy creativity.Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:38:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201507\4275813.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:SculptureAustralia:WA:Busselton 6280My Friend BongoAward winning sculpture by Daniel Fisher of BusseltonDaniel FisherSupplied: Daniel FisherDaniel FisherDaniel with a work in progressSKABC Local: SKTreeDaniel combines organics, wood and metal in his piecesSKABC Local: SKAwaiting inspirationNothing goes to waste in an artist's shedSKABC Local: SKCutlerySome pieces work and some don't. The cutlery awaits the next inspirationSKABC Local: SKShedAn incredibly tidy shed for an artistSKABC Local: SKOwlThe happy creatures reflect Daniel's own happiness in lifeSKABC Local: SK-33.6537 115.344Bush tucker and local plants inspire Noongar gardenhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/07/07/4269230.htm
Teaching young people about local Aboriginal culture is as important as ever and this NAIDOC week, one South West school has gone the extra mile, creating their own Noongar garden.Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:43:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201507\4269230.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):NungarLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:NativesCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalAustralia:WA:Australind 6233PigfaceOne of the bush tucker plants in the ASHS Noongar gardenMeghan WoodsABC Local : Meghan WoodsNAIDOC plaqueThe plaque revealed at this years NAIDOC assembly at Australind Senior High School.Meghan WoodsABC Local: Meghan WoodsIn the Noongar gardenL-R: Sophie Docker, Nigel Heidt, Adrian Davies, Nigel Wakefield, Peter O'Sullivan, Joanne Dowell, Kaelim John Trevelgan, Lachlan Wells.Meghan WoodsABC Local: Meghan WoodsPeppermint treePeppermint trees are used in traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremonies.Meghan WoodsABC Local: Meghan WoodsBasalt rocks and Cushion bushLocal plants and rocks make up the Noongar garden. Meghan WoodsABC Local : Meghan WoodsWalking through the Noongar gardenMeghan Woods from ABC South West goes for a walk through the new Noongar garden at Australind Senior High School, with gardener Peter O'Sullivan and meets students and teachers along the way. Meghan Woods-33.2789 115.7123Photos from on board the USS Ashlandhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/06/30/4264866.htm
The USS Ashland is steaming away towards Darwin for exercises with the Australian Navy after a stopover in BunburyWed, 01 Jul 2015 12:45:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201507\4264866.xmlABC South West WAdarwinsouthwestwaDefence and National Security:Defence Forces:NavyAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Meeting the captainA Marine newly on board meets Commander Duhan for the first timeSKABC Local: SKDockedUSS Ashland in dock at Bunbury. The ship is based in OkinawaSKABC Local: SKAfterdeckThe afterdeck holds cranes, inflatables and a helicopter landing deck. One of Commander Duhan's greatest thrills was landing on his own ship in a chopper.SKABC Local: SKHell pitNicknamed the 'hell pit', below decks holds the amphibious vehicles and other personnel carriers.SKABC Local: SKMarinesThe USS Ashland's mission is to provide support to the 31st Marines Expeditionary Unit.SKABC Local: SKView from the bridgeGreat view of Bunbury from the upper decksSKABC Local: SKThe bridgeThe bridge is the command centre. The person who earns the 'sailor of the month' award is given the helm, an experience the crew enjoys, says Commander Duhan.SKABC Local: SKArmamentsDefinitely not aimingSKABC Local: SKMottoThe USS Ashland's motto is Deliver Freedom, Defend LibertySKABC Local: SKTracksOne of the amphibious vehicles used to transport Marines ashore.SKABC Local: SKRopeThere has to be rope somewhere on a shipSKABC Local: SKArmouredThe Ashland carries several cranes for lifting vehicles on and off shipSKABC Local: SKCapCaptain and CommanderSKABC Local: SKLeavingThe Ashland is ready to leave Bunbury to sail for DarwinAnthony PanciaABC Local: Anthony Pancia-33.3267 115.6347Artists and celebrities hop to it and create KangaARThttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/06/19/4258351.htm
Cowaramup has its cows, Balingup has scarecrows. Myalup will have kangaroos. Boomer beauties are planned for Forrest Highway.Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:15:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201506\4258351.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Contemporary Art:AllArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:PaintingArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:SculptureArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:InstallationAustralia:WA:Myalup 6220TankateoKabaret was inspired by comedian Pete RowsthornTankateoSupplied: TankateoWendy BinksWendy Binks of Stunned Emu cleverly combined iconic Australian animalsBinksSupplied: BinksJames GiddyJames Giddy is inspired by the dusky colours of the bushGiddySupplied: GiddyNas GhadiriNas Ghadiri is taking her inspiration from a photographCaitlin BassettSupplied: Caitlin BassettSioux TempesttSioux Tempestt's KangaART is just about ready to hopTempesttSupplied: TempesttVicki SangsterVicki Sangster pays homage to John Worsfold, former Eagles captainSangsterSupplied: Sangster-33.1167 115.7333Science meets art in the Bunbury Biennalehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/06/05/4249671.htm
Stars that exhale inspired the works which Bunbury artist Claire Pendrigh exhibited in New York. Work from the same series is now hanging ready for the Bunbury Biennale opening.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:55:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201506\4249671.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:InstallationAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Claire PendrighBunbury artist Claire Pendrigh's An Intimate UniverseSKABC Local: SKClaire PendrighStitching detail from An Intimate UniverseSKABC Local: SKPortraitThings Tend to Go Wrong with Me. Mark TweedieSKABC Local: SKDetailThick swathes of paint in Mark Tweedie's portraitSKABC Local: SKMeasureDetail from Dimensions Variable 5. Angela McHarrieSKABC Local: SKAmbitious MagiAmbitious Magi. Stuart Elliot SKABC Local: SKInstallationAmbitious Magi is both painting and sculptureSKABC Local: SKLegionLegion of the Lost by Denise Brown before hanging. Lasers are used to accurately position the worksSKABC Local: SKDetailDetail from Seek the Umbrella by Jarrad MartynSKABC Local: SKGeometryStrong lines and pure colours in a detail from CHOP by Paul MoncrieffSKABC Local: SKSeedSeed Bed: ex innerleithen 2014 by Marina TroitskySKABC Local: SK-33.3267 115.6347Australia cooks: Sophie Zalokar of Pemberton forages for her foodhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/05/27/4243405.htm
A cook with a passion for local food is out to show that a small town at the bottom end of Western Australia has surprises for those who look.Wed, 27 May 2015 10:58:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201505\4243405.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HospitalityLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:WA:Pemberton 6260Sophie ZalokarSophie Zalokar looks for the great local food grown in PembertonSKABC Local: SKRestaurantThe seating means that guests can mix and mingleSKABC Local: SKParsley garnishParsley adds colour and flavourSKABC Local: SKStill lifeThe finished dishSKABC Local: SKBeetrootBeetroot is plentiful in winterSKABC Local: SK-34.4443 116.0354Augusta boat harbour to boost whale watching numbershttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/05/15/4236686.htm
Whale watching season this year will be bigger than ever thanks to the new $36.4 million Augusta Boat Harbour.Fri, 15 May 2015 15:20:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201505\4236686.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesAustralia:WA:Augusta 6290Whale of a timeA humpback whale doing a backflipLegend ChartersLegend Charters: Legend ChartersAugusta boat harbourThe new Augusta boat harbour will make whale watching more accessible. Elements Margaret RiverElements Margaret River: Elements Margaret RiverWatching whalesA local humpback putting on a show for the whale watchers.Legend ChartersLegend Charters: Legend ChartersNew boat harbour in AugustaThe new boat harbour will make life easier for tour operators.Elements Margaret RiverElements Margaret River: Elements Margaret River-34.3172 115.1571Pemberton pictures: it looks like a sleepy town but it's nothttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/05/08/4232342.htm
Pemberton locals are passionate about their beautiful town nestled in the karri forest in the South West.Fri, 08 May 2015 13:57:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201505\4232342.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaHuman Interest:People:AllRural:All:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllCommunity and Society:Social Capital:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Lifestyle:AllAustralia:WA:Pemberton 6260Janet LeighJanet Leigh moved to Pemberton earlier this year after she lost her home to the Northcliffe fires. She's found herself immersed in coordinating the Unearthed food and art festival instead of just pottering around on the farm doing her art.SKABC Local: SKRosalind PiperRosalind Piper built the town's first motel. Since coming back to the town, to take over the fine wood gallery, she hasn't been disappointed. Like many locals, she's passionate about Pemberton.SkABC Local: SkNicholas RobinsonNicholas Robinson is a forklift driver at the Pemberton timber mill. Pemberton is a quiet, tiny rural town and timber the mainstay industry, he says, and the town is close to the beach for when he wants to go fishing.SKABC Local: SKKaren FisherKaren Fisher works at the Pemberton Tramway. Pemberton is where she brought up her children and it's where she wants to spend the rest of her days. The trees, the forest, the slow and casual way of life are what she likes about the town.SKABC Local: SKSondra BryantPemberton is a new life for Sondra Bryant. Since she retired from teaching nearly four years ago, she has never been busier. Pemberton might look like a sleepy town but it is a vibrant community, she says.SKABC Local: SKSteve RollinsonThe Rollinsons were visiting the grandchildren so often, they decided to move down to Pemberton. No regrets says Steve and he has never been so busy. Pemberton is a lovely little town filled with very interesting people. SKABC Local: SKMatt RyanMatt Ryan was born and bred in Pemberton which to him is a welcoming, caring, comfortable and safe town. He is a horticulturist and also teaches agriculture classes at the local high school.SKABC Local: SKGail BarringhamGail Barringham is Deputy Principal at the Pemberton District High School. Pemberton is famous for its wood raffles. Every Friday and Saturday, someone is raising money with a wood raffle.SKABC Local: SKSophie ZalokarChef Sophie Zalokar is passionate about Pemberton and the wonderful food that is grown in the region.SKABC Local: SK-34.4443 116.0354Charlie the failed guide dog goes to schoolhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/04/29/4226127.htm
Bunbury Senior High School has a remarkable member of the student services office. Charlie is a companion animal who helps both students and staff.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:28:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201504\4226127.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaEducation:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Pancaking"I know I failed as a guide dog, I couldn't help myself." Charlie being unbearably cute in the ABC South West offices.SKABC Local: SKNaughtyCharlie with handler Tim Fry, doing what he shouldn't. Handlers need to be consistent but it can be difficult at timesSKABC Local: SKWatch outMornings presenter Meghan Woods oblivious as Charlie sniffs out the lay of the landSKABC Local: SKTastingCharlie tries out the microphoneSKABC Local: SKEat itCharlie fails radio broadcasting 101SKABC Local: SK-33.3267 115.6347An Afghan refugee helps restore the Bunbury War Memorialhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/04/23/4222675.htm
Damaged by vandals and too many coats of paint, the memorial plinth and statue at the top end of Victoria St were deteriorating. On the centenary of the Anzac landing, the beauty of the original marble and Donnybrook stone is revealed.Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:05:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201504\4222675.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Building and ConstructionGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllEvent:ANZAC Day:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Hat brimThe hat and face were remodelled using marble from AfghanistanSKABC Local: SKBeforeThe damaged hat as seen from the frontSKABC Local: SKSide viewThe damage to the face is evident as well as the extent of the hat breakageSKABC Local: SKNose repairCrushed marble was used to replace the missing nose section.SKABC Local: SKPlinthWater under the layers of paint caused moss and mould to grow on the sandstone plinthSKABC Local: SKRevealedThe grain of Donnybrook stone glows even on a dull day.SKABC Local: SKMarble detailFor years, the layers of reflective white paint flattened detail and hid the graining and colour of the marble beneathSKABC Local: SKBeforeThe monument as it looked in 2013SKABC Local: SKTodayThe restored monument presents a very different face in its natural state.SKABC Local: SK-33.3267 115.6347Fairbridge Festival finale in photos: Mic Conway and Baka Beyondhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/04/13/4215464.htm
Sunday night at the Mandja marquee capturing the fun and dancing and the great festival feeling after two and a half days of non-stop musicMon, 13 Apr 2015 12:49:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201504\4215464.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:DanceArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:WorldCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllAustralia:WA:Pinjarra 6208DancingBaka Beyond vocalist and founding member Su Hart with Ellie Jamison and bassist Kibisingo Douglas on stage at Fairbridge Festival on Sunday nightSKABC Local: SKNot for drinkingFairbridge rubbish turns into an instrument onstage with Baka Beyond. Like a pan pipe, blow across the top to amplify the toneSKABC Local: SKMartin CraddickBaka Beyond lead guitarist Martin CraddickSKABC Local: SKSu HartSu Hart's energy and joy was infectious to say the leastSKABC Local: SKAyodele ScottPercussionist Ayodele Scott on another hand made rescued rubbish instrumentSKABC Local: SKAudienceThe audience were up on their feet from the first song from Baka BeyondSKABC Local: SKTubaI can drink and play tuba too. Nothing is serious in the National Junk BandSKABC Local: SKFingeringThe fickle finger of fate. In vaudeville days, you didn't want to get the finger.....SKABC Local: SKMarcus HoldenMarcus Holden on stroviol with the junk band. The band created plenty of fun but the playing was seriousSKABC Local: SKPouringMic Conway probably knows every vaudeville joke that ever was. He's about to let the glass drop and see what happensSKABC Local: SKJugglerMic's a juggler too. Sort of. Keep your eye on the ball, kiddies.SKABC Local: SKJeremy CookWhat's a junk band without a washboard playerSKABC Local: SKFire eaterI just love the taste of keroseneSKABC Local: SKFunThe kids sum up the feeling in the Mandja main tent for the final concerts of the Fairbridge Festival on Sunday nightSKABC Local: SK-32.6301 115.8716Nothing if not nautical: a remarkable collection of marine equipment and memorabiliahttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/03/27/4206231.htm
Ray Parker of Bunbury has a remarkable marine collection. From model wooden boats to brass compasses to a replica ship's cabin, he can't resist anything nautical. Telegraphs and steering wheels, binnacles and repeaters and propellers: they're all in his collection.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:02:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201503\4206231.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaHuman Interest:People:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Ray ParkerRay Parker worked as an electrical engineer in state shipping and on oil rigs before starting his own consultancy companySKABC Local: SKCompassThis brass binnacle compass would have been thrown out if Ray had not rescued itSKABC Local: SKSteering wheelThe steering wheel off an old Perth ferry. The Francisca was built in 1903. Ray prefers not to polish the brass but instead to retain the original patinaSKABC Local: SKSignal lightThe original signal light from Barrow Island. The tower was built in the 60s and was demolished in the lae 2000s. Ray acquired the navigation light at a charity auctionSKABC Local: SKPirates onlyThe collection isn't only solid brass and wood. There are many smaller pieces, some just for the fun of itSKABC Local: SKCape DonRay Parker served on the Cape Don which was a Department of Transport lighthouse tender operating from the Gulf of Carpentaria right round the WA to Eclipse Island near AlbanySKABC Local: SKTriadic superstructureRay worked on the Triadic which belonged to British Phosphate. She picked up phosphate from Christmas Island or Nauru and ran it back a WA port such as Geraldton, Albany or FremantleSKABC Local: SKCollectionRay would like to see the collection displayed more publically, perhaps in the new Bunbury MuseumSKABC Local: SKCannonDetailing from a 17th century Portugese cannonSKABC Local: SKCaptain's cabinThe cabin. Ray had a cabin specially made for a spare space in the attic. It's fitted out with bunk bed and railing, three drawers, a cupboard and a desk.SKABC Local: SKBunkRay in his cabin. He tried out the bunk when it was first made but definitely prefers land lubbers comfortsSKABC Local: SKBridge telegraphDouble astern and be quick about it. Solid brass from a Russian shipSKABC Local: SKPropellerVariable control pitch propeller. The angle of the pitch determined whether the boat went forward or backward.SKABC Local: SKPropeller gearingTurning the wheel changed the pitch of the propellor. It still works wellSKABC Local: SK-33.3267 115.6347Photos of the pilot whale rescue effort at Bunburyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/03/24/4204128.htm
Despite the odds being against them, volunteers worked hard to save long finned pilot whales who had stranded themselves on rocks early yesterday morningWed, 25 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201503\4204128.xmlABC South West WAsouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Photography:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230MeasuringAs the rescue continued, other volunteers took measurements and samples to be analysed by Murdoch University researchersSKABC Local: SKCalfOne of two calves among the dead whales. The mother did not want to leave the baby and only after the calf was floated into front of her could she abe shepherded into the more shallow waterSKABC Local: SKCoveThe whales swam into the rocks which form the breakwater for the Bunbury outer harbourSKABC Local: SKMoving injured whalesVolunteers and wildlife officers had a difficult job removing whales from the rocksKatrin LongABC News: Katrin LongHerding outThe whales were brought together as an attempt began to herd them to deeper waterSKABC Local: SKVolunteerThere were smiles all round as four whales were successfully herded out. Later, one whale was to return and was towed out again.SKABC Local: SKSlingOne of the slings used to keep the whales calm and upright so that their breathing hole is not coveredSKABC Local: SKOn the beachMost of the pilot whales which stranded themselves didn't make itSKABC Local: SKVolunteer coordinatorJan Tierney is the volunteer coordinator at the Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre and is also a wildlife carerSKABC Local: SKLarge animalsPilot whales are large animals and it is physically demanding to look after them in the waterSK